Join hosts Derby Juez-Perez and Whitney Tapp as they welcome Dan Rhoades, AAON R&D Lab Manager, and Kasey Worthington, AAON Senior Product Manager, to explore the cutting-edge technology and unique testing capabilities of the Norman Asbjornson Innovation Center (NAIC). As the epicenter of AAON’s product innovation, the NAIC enables AAON to lead the industry in developing equipment that meets the highest standards for thermal, airflow, and acoustical performance.
“We understand AAON provides just a piece of the building system, and so this testing allows us to really showcase our product in the system… and that’s really the driving factor behind the NAIC and why it’s an innovation center versus an R&D lab,” says Kasey Worthington. “It’s very important that we have that interaction with our end customers, contractors, and building owners so that we are providing innovative solutions that are ready to go to market.”
Tune in to discover how the NAIC’s one-of-a-kind testing capabilities are driving AAON’s legacy of innovation.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE
0:18 — Skip intro
0:53 — Derby introduces the NAIC behind-the-scenes video
6:35 — How the NAIC was originally designed and built
8:54 — How the NAIC has evolved to keep pushing boundaries
11:25 — The unique capabilities of the lab’s testing chambers
13:45 — What makes the NAIC different from other R&D labs
17:29 — How AAON leverages the NAIC lab to build better products
20:20 — How the NAIC increases speed to market
23:30 — Derby introduces the NAIC Rain Test video
26:25— How AAON collaborates to enhance product performance
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